No one expected GM to show a 500-hp naturally aspirated 2014 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 coupe at the New York auto show earlier this year, but ever since the automaker did, bow-tie fans have been eagerly awaiting Nürburgring lap times. Now, Chevrolet has released a new video showing an in-car view of the 2014 Camaro Z/28 as it laps the famed track in 7 minutes, 37.47 seconds -- in the rain.

With that time, the Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 slots in between the Ruf RT12 (7:35), and 991 Porsche 911 Carrera S (7:37.9). That time is also ahead of the supercharged C6 Corvette ZR1 on Michelin Pilot Sport ZP run-flat tires (7:38) and the Camaro ZL1 (7.41:27) coupes as well as the C6 Corvette Z06 (7:42.99) -- the car that shares its engine with the Camaro Z/28. The 7.0-liter LS7 V-8 makes 505 hp and 481 lb-ft of torque in the Camaro Z/28.Update: Chevrolet released more information regarding the 2014 Camaro Z/28's Nürburgring lap time. While the 7:37.40 lap time puts the Camaro Z/28 in good company, Chevrolet claims the track-capable muscle car would go faster in more ideal conditions:

"One of the challenges of testing at the 'Ring is that the track is so long that conditions can change radically in a single lap," said Al Oppenheiser, Camaro chief engineer, in a release. "Adam Dean, the development driver for Z/28, did a heroic job driving in deteriorating conditions. Based on telemetry data from our test sessions, we know the Z/28 can be as much as six seconds faster on a dry track."

In order for the Camaro Z/28 to be considered track capable, it had to go through GM's "24-Hour Test" where the car is pushed at 10/10ths on the track for a total of 24 hours. Only brakes and tires are replaced during testing. The Camaro Z/28 accumulated 10 hours and nearly 1000 miles on the track alone, with every lap coming in under eight minutes even with traffic.

With a focus on lap times, much of the sound deadening and audio system has been removed, while air conditioning is optional. The Camaro Z/28 is 300 pounds lighter than the supercharged ZL1 model. Other track-oriented updates include thinner rear glass, shocks featuring individual adjustment of bumper and rebound settings for both high- and low-speed wheel motions as well as 305/30ZR-19 Pirelli PZero Trofeo R tires -- possibly the widest front tires available on a production car -- on all four corners. GM claims the Camaro Z/28 can pull 1.085 lateral g average and up to 1.5 g in braking with its large Brembo brakes.Ride along with the 2014 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 on its 7:37.47 'Ring run in the video below.Source: GM

Tailights look like a retro-fit from the '66 Chevy impala. The engine is still basically a dumbed down Vette enging from LAST YEAR'S C6 Vette. So.............exactly what are you fools willing to pay tor this heap?

Like styling way better than before .Drove ss had trouble seeing out of it did not like it .If you drive a challenger or mustang you will not purchase a Camaro. All gm can do is keep adding cubic inches did same thing in 80s 90s until they were no longer being made.

I guess my real question is why did Chevy have to strip down the Z28 so much? Yeah, we wanted to get back to the Z28's racing heritage blah blah blah... No one would want to drive a car more unpleasant than the old Viper daily. ZL1 is the obvious choice.

Couple of things I noticed in watching again ... if you can imagine the scene in Bullitt when Steve McQueen is driving the streets of San Francisco and winding out that Mustang ... the sound track from this seems to match it perfectly, of course this baby is going two to three times faster, but still that raspy V8 exhaust especially when he lifts off the accelerator ... rap rap rap ... nice!

Lastly, a nit pic - but the wipers lifted off the windshield above 130mph ... that shouldn't happen in a car that can go this fast!

@Mike the car nut@VeeDub4LF That LFA run was done by a 3rd party which probably only have 1 shot at it. Per a Lexus test driver (forgot his name), the regular LFA can run 6-8 seconds slower than the LFA Nurb Edition. That would mean it can run 7:23 +/- 1.

Good job ... Nurburgring is an awesome track, challenging and fun to drive! BUT, making a car that goes fast(est) around the "ring" makes a car that is awful to drive everyday. I mean, you need a true racecar to accomplish the task (at those times) and many of the M3s, AMGs, Porsche G3s have great times - but are just horrible as everyday driver cars ... I suspect the Camaro is fun to drive, but the HARD ride, low bumper, monster brakes, etc. make regular commuting a chore.

Cannot take away from the great track time! I do think the automakers (particularly in Germany and UK - Jag and AM) are taking other factors into account, i.e. great on Nurburgring AND great to drive as everyday cars (comfort, noise, etc.).

My opinions might not go far with Camaro and Mustang enthusiasts, but that's ok - enjoy the car, it is really amazing!

@BMW guy from SMF GM has openly acknowledged that this a track car and is not ideal for daily driving, but for putting down the best lap time. If you want the best of both worlds, that's where the ZL1 comes in.

ANOTHER home run for GM . They didn't NEED to make this car. They are steadily climbing out of a difficult situation of their own making. They are solidly planning forward and making very competitive products by anyones' standards. This Z/28 is a straight up honest GIFT to anyone who likes performance cars ......What is NOT to like about this ? 427 cid 7K rpm 500hp lightweight V8 , 6 spd MANUAL trans, all independent highly tuned performance suspension, massive carbon ceramic brakes, huge light wheels and sticky tires, Recaro sport seats everything THOROUGHLY tested for durability on the track at WOT conditions.

The car is still a bit heavy for sure (3800or so) but given the platform and equipment , not unreasonable. You may or may not like the looks (most LOVE them as evidenced by its consistent sales domination of competing muscle cars like Mustang and Challenger) . The price is downright amazing for the equipment (brakes alone are super expensive).

All performance car enthusiasts should applaud this effort regardless of your loyalties. This is a WIN for us all!

@4.25x3.75 How dare you talk about that two door Malibu like that. That is one good two door Malibu, come to think of it maybe they should drop that engine in a 4 door Malibu, that would be a great idea, and have that sedan run rings around BMW and Mercedes. 4.25x3.75 good thinking. ;-)

Pretty impressive numbers. I will be more impressed when mt and other magazines run these times. Its kind of hard to believe from a physics stand point that a car weighing (z28) roughly 600lbs more than a ZR1 vette and 132 hp less can mange to make a faster lap time? Also the vette is way more aerodynamic and has lower center of gravity. Oh, and mr chevy driver says it could be 6 sec faster!!! So 7 sec faster than a ZR1!!! Come on GM. If it is true those per. tires are bad a**. Just think of what a ZR1 would do with them? I hope to see mt replicate this same test soon!!

@jhebert1965 The problem with times at the Ring like anything else .....its all relative. The ONLY way to get apples to apples comparison is to test same day same driver same conditions. Some times there are running starts instead of standing starts . Sometimes it rains or rained or was moist . Cooler hotter etc. etc.

Then there are tires....two schools of thought . Test em like stock with what comes on em . Test em ALL on same tires to even the playing field (cause ANYONE can change tires ).

Take your pick ......ANY way you look at it this car is impressively fast around a track.